1. Software for Students with Special Needs Content-free

2. 2 Categories of Software 1.Reinforcement (Drill & Practice Software) 2.Interactive Books (Talking Stories) 3.Content-free Software 4.Exploratory Software 5.Reference Software 6.Assessment Software 7.Access Tools / Software

3. 3 Content-free Software Allows user to enter own content Benefits  Use in many areas of curriculum  Develop own materials to meet individual needs of students  Helps students to overcome barriers to learning

4. 4 Content-free Software Types:  Planning and Organising  Desktop Publishing / Art & Design Applications  Multimedia Authoring Systems  Presentation

5. 5 Planning and Organising Visually organise ideas and information Can use for brainstorming, outlining, prewriting, creating diagrams and concept webbing Benefits  Ideal for students who think in pictures rather than words  Helps clarify and develop thoughts for planning and writing, for teachers and students alike

6. 6 Planning and Organising Examples include:  Draft:Builder  Granada Branch  Inspiration  Kidspiration

7. 7 Desktop Publishing/ Art & Design Applications Includes a range of writing & drawing tools Use to draw a picture, write a story, create a newsletter, prepare teacher resources etc Benefits  Individualise for students by adding or removing tools  Professional results help struggling students gain confidence in their work and results in quality teacher-produced resources

8. 8 Desktop Publishing/ Art & Design Applications Examples include:  Creative Writer  Dazzle  My World 3  Pages

9. 9 Multimedia Authoring Systems Tools that allow the user to communicate ideas Incorporate text, graphics, sound, animation and video Benefits  Encourages student creativity and can present information in attractive, exciting manner  Can be used by teacher to produce learning materials

10. 10 Multimedia Authoring Systems Examples includes:  Clicker 4*  Granada Toolkit  Hyperstudio  Illuminatus Opus  My World 3  Storybook Weaver Deluxe  Storymaker  Textease 2000* *Talking word processors that include multimedia

11. 11 Presentation Provides basic tools to create professional looking presentations. Allows a great deal of flexibility over presentation of information. Benefits  Can be used to clarify or demonstrate points.  Can design materials to meet needs of individuals.  Allows students, even those with poor literacy skills, the opportunity to shine.

12. 12 Presentation Examples includes:  Internet Odyssey 2  Powerpoint  Project Presenter  Switch It Maker